Tag: health

Nigerians intending to go for Hajj are required to get vaccinated from Meningococcal Meningitis, Yello Fever, polio and seasonal Influenza ...

Despite increasing warnings from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), many consumers still patronise unbranded ...

He, however, said that challenges persisted in active case search, contact tracing, and follow-up, especially within sexual networks driving the ...

The minister noted that the doctor-to-population ratio in Nigeria has dropped to 3.9 per 10,000 people.

APHPN describe the situation as “unacceptable” for a country with a population of over 200 million people

Mr Soludo described the gesture as part of his government’s palliative measures to cushion the effect of hardship on the ...

However, the main reason for the unmet need for family planning services is the insufficiency of the commodities in the ...

According to him, other impacted LGAs include Alimosho, Badagry, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Ojo, Mushin and Lagos Island, where various numbers of ...

Mr Abubakar urged the public to seek medical attention for children presenting symptoms such as abdominal swelling, pain, fever, and ...

Gombe State Government urged residents to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any of these symptoms

Officials said to curb the menace of lead poisoning and other risks associated with battery recycling, Nigeria must adopt a ...

According to Ms Balkhy, the organisation is responding to 16 graded emergencies, including seven complex humanitarian crises and over 50 ...

The minister urged the appointees to engage with community stakeholders and align their efforts with the President’s healthcare agenda

The event highlighted the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on 11 July 2024, which grants direct financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 ...

Dr Kaita stated that the panel determined that only nine of the 31 private colleges evaluated met necessary operational standards.

Mr Ajayi said the establishments were sealed due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental infractions.

Mr Abayomi noted that 12 of the infected students are responding well to antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin therapy.

The landmark decision emerged from the inaugural meeting of the Katsina State Council on Climate Change (KSCCC), chaired by Governor ...

Nigeria has been grappling with cases of illegal organ harvesting, often linked to kidnapping, ritual killings, and human trafficking networks.

Health minister said the procurement of the products ia aimed at improving accessible and affordable healthcare services for Nigerians.

The funds are aimed at ensuring continued access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV, particularly as the ...

Nigeria’s dependence on foreign aid created room for USAID — an organisation responsible for disbursing most US international aid - ...

Aiyedatiwa's swearing-in ceremony marks the start of a four-year term as governor.

The medical expert noted that the frequency of these checkups largely depends on factors such as age, overall health, and ...